Dual residence Bahrain & KSA

ydnar21 · 2025-04-04T15:54:45+02:00

Explore visa options for dual residency in Bahrain and KSA. Get expert tips on managing dependent visas and international transfer challenges.

ydnar21 Active member

Member since 03 September 2021

ydnar21Active member04 April 2025 13:54:45

Hi Team,

I'm writing to you today from Bahrain, where I currently hold a residence visa. My company is planning to transfer me to KSA, but we have a concern regarding my wife's visa. She is currently residing with me in Bahrain, and her visa is dependent on mine. Therefore, if I cancel my Bahrain visa to proceed with the transfer, her visa will be automatically canceled as well.

I've inquired about transferring her dependent visa to KSA. However, I was told that dependent visas in KSA are more expensive.

Given this situation, I would like to ask for your expert advice on whether it's possible for me to apply for a residence visa in KSA without canceling my existing Bahrain visa.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert06 April 2025 07:50:14

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Yes you can hold dual residence visas.聽聽Theoretically they frown on it, practically there is no issue.聽 I have held dual or even triple residences for the last 15 years that I have been in the GCC.聽聽Right now, I hold Bahrain and Saudi residence, both.